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Tribe: Fashion & Purpose

A global, socially conscious fashion line created to empower women around the world.

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Tribe: Fashion & Purpose

Tribe: Fashion & Purpose

Tribe: Fashion & Purpose

Tribe: Fashion & Purpose

Tribe: Fashion & Purpose

A global, socially conscious fashion line created to empower women around the world.

A global, socially conscious fashion line created to empower women around the world.

A global, socially conscious fashion line created to empower women around the world.

A global, socially conscious fashion line created to empower women around the world.

sarah.hidey
sarah.hidey
sarah.hidey
sarah.hidey
1 Campaign |
Denver, United States
$10,390 USD 111 backers
69% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Overview
TRIBE is a global, socially conscious fashion line that was created in Denver—but with a desire to impact the world. Envisioned and dreamed into life by Rebecca Taylor (fashion designer) and Sarah Hidey (international development consultant)—two friends with a common vision of empowering women—TRIBE's mission is to provide opportunities to women around the world through the provision of job skills and ethical employment in the fashion industry.

TRIBE: The STORY

Locally Designed. Globally Inspired. For a Greater Purpose.

TRIBE is a global, socially conscious fashion line that was created in Denver—but with a desire to impact the world. Envisioned and dreamed into life by Rebecca Taylor (fashion designer) and Sarah Hidey (international development consultant)—two good friends with a common vision of empowering women—TRIBE has a mission to provide opportunities to women around the world through the provision of job skills and ethical employment in the fashion industry. TRIBE plans to partner with fair-trade nonprofits and sewing studios to employ women with barriers to employment both in the United States and Cambodia.


WHY??

As two independent women who have worked and lived around the US and the world, we strongly believe that women of all ethnicity and walks of life, wherever they live, should have the opportunity to thrive & to live abundant lives. Lives where they can have fulfilling employment that allows them to provide for their families through a living wage, learn new skills and be empowered to follow their passions and dreams.

We truly believe that no matter where we are, as woman, we are part of a larger tribe of women who want the same things: purpose, love, to provide for our families, good health, to thrive and be inspired. And this inspires us to connect women around the world so that they can support each other

Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, and even here in Denver, many women (such as refugees and women living in poverty) face extreme barriers to employment, a lack of skills and a lack of opportunities that are not exploitative and unsafe. With a commitment to empowering women, a love for fashion that is ethically produced, and inspired by the vibrant fabrics from around the world, TRIBE was born.

The Problem

TRIBE wants to change the fashion industry, so that the focus is on PEOPLE and not just PROFITS.

Did you know?

  • Many of the approximately 40 million workers in the global fashion/garment industry are forced to work in sweatshops or factories with exploitative conditions

  • 85% of garment workers are women, and the majority are in developing countries and live in some degree of poverty

What are sweatshops? Sweatshops are factories that often have oppressive work environments; unfair and extremely low wages; long hours; unsafe facilities; and sometimes allow child labor and no pay (slavery).  A direct result of the “fast fashion” trend, garment workers are often forced to work longer hours for less money as global fashion brands (i.e., apparel available in chain stores across the country) demand lower costs so that they can sell clothing for only a few dollars to consumers.

Does what we pay for clothing matter?

Yes. If we are buying cheap clothing, then we are enabling cheap labor. Whereas people used to invest in a few pieces of clothing to last years, the advent of the $5 t-shirt has allowed consumers to shop ‘til we drop, often at the expense of the garment worker who receives only pennies for their days work.

Learn more about this problem here.

The Solution

Our solution to the exploitation and low wages prevalent in the global fashion industry is a fashion line that puts PEOPLE first, and not profit. It is a fashion line that is inspired BY women, purchased BY or FOR women and that benefits women globally. 

When we visit many fair trade stores across the US and on our travels, the ethically-produced clothing we see are not clothing that we would want to wear. The majority of fair-trade clothing options were not designed for the modern, trendy woman who wants the vibrant colors of Africa or Asia melded with the classic and flattering styles of the West.

This is where TRIBE was born— at the intersection of ethical employment, globally inspired fabrics and flattering design.

Locally Designed: The co-founders of TRIBE are Denver residents, including our designer, Rebecca Taylor. Additionally, TRIBE partners with local social enterprises, including We Made This (employing refugees) and Sox Place Screen Printing (employing homeless youth) for the production of select items. Other U.S.-based partnerships are in development.

Globally Inspired: The colorful fabrics, vibrant cultures and beautiful women we have met while traveling and living around the world inspire each collection. TRIBE’s first collection is an African Wax-Print inspired collection—modern styles with a global flare. The second collection, which is in development for 2018, will be Asia-Inspired.

TRIBE’s goal is to set up a partnership with a fair-trade sewing program in Cambodia for future production starting in 2017, and the seed money from this campaign will allow TRIBE to develop and put this partnership into place.


What We Need & What You Get

We believe that TOGETHER we are TRIBE, and we know we can't do this alone. We are raising $15,000 in seed funding to make TRIBE's long-term vision a success!

Funding from this campaign will provide the seed funding for TRIBE to have impact in five primary ways:
  • Provide training to women with barriers to employment in US and Cambodia
  • Develop and implement production partnerships in Cambodia, and pay for start-up costs related to these partnerships (equipment, fabric, etc)
  • Partner directly with artisans creating the fabric for our clothing. We desire to source fabric for the 2017 and 2018 collections from ethical sources (such as directly from the weavers!)
  • Go into full production (in US and Cambodia)——providing a living wage & empowering environment to all women. The more we raise/sell, the more women we can hire!
  • Give Back: 10% of all sales from the crowdfunding campaign will be donated to Children’s Future

With the investment raised, TRIBE will be able to fully launch its 2017 Collection and begin producing its 2018 Collection. 

And YOU won't go away empty handed!! We have some great perks for you -- investing in this campaigns is the ONLY way you can get your hands on our first set of products (which can be viewed in the photo gallery): TRIBE t-shirt, Maya Make-up Bag, Classic Dress in Electric Coral, Shift Dress in Royal Square or Royal Jade, Cap-Sleeve Dress in Lipstick & Pearls, Pencil Skirt in HoneyComb or Regal Medallion and Circle Skrt in CandyLand or Sorbet.




Additionally, if you choose to invest at higher levels, you can even have the opportunity to have customized collections, Skype with us in Cambodia, and much more :)

The Impact

TRIBE was created to make a positive impact in the world through fashion. At the end of the day TRIBE’s mission is to empower women and give back to the global community, and we do this in multiple ways. With each purchase and investment, you can be assured that there are three primary impacts:

  • Ethical Production: Vulnerable women (and sometimes men!) are provided an opportunity to work in an empowering environment where they can learn sewing skills, be encouraged and receive a living wage. TRIBE ensures that all production partners in the US and Cambodia are ethical and follow fair-trade practices.
  • Environmental: TRIBE desires to reduce our environmental waste by using scraps from the apparel line for the Maya Make-up Bags, our hang tags, and other accessories. We recycle scraps of fabric as much as possible.
  • Charitable: 10% of all sales will be donated to Children’s Future, a nonprofit serving children in rural Cambodia

Other Ways You Can Help

There are a few primary ways you can help!

  • INVEST in our campaign at any level to receive our initial collection -- each shirt, bag, dress and skirt has a different investment level
  • INVEST in our campaign even if you don't want an incentive, but because you are excited about our vision! There are two incentive levels ($50 and $150) that are not linked to any incentives.
  • SHARE this campaign with your friends and family on your Facebook page and via email -- Indiegogo makes it really easy for you!
  • SIGN UP for our email list at www.togetherwearetribe.com
  • FOLLOW us on Facebook
  • FOLLOW us on Instagram @togetherweareTRIBE
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Electric Coral Classic Dress

$125 USD
The sweet "Classic" silhouette is an easy go to for any body shape. The Classic also comes with POCKETS! Fabric & Care: Poly/ Cotton Blend Machine Wash in Cold Water Tumble Dry Low Remove Promptly NO BLEACH Product Details: Scoop neck sleeveless dress with Fit and Flare silhouette. Hits above the knee. On Seam Pockets Invisible Zipper Hook & Eye Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (See Sizing Chart) After the campaign closes, TRIBE will contact you for your size.
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
8 out of 30 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Maya Make-up Bag

$25 USD
Take home the "Maya Make-up Bag", a 7" x 8" bag made from the leftover scraps of Afrian-wax print fabrics used for TRIBE's dresses. Nothing goes to waste around here! This bag is named after Maya Angelou, one of the strong women we admire, and is perfect to carry your makeup or to use as a small change purse.
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
21 out of 50 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

TRIBE T-shirt

$50 USD
Who wouldn't want to rock a cute t-shirt with the TRIBE logo. You can wear this shirt proudly, knowing that homeless youth were employed to do the screen printing, and the t-shirt is produced by Bella & Canvas an ethically and sustainable apparel company. Fabric & Care: 4.2 oz 100% combed and ringspun cotton Product Details: Relaxed Fit Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Estimated Shipping
September 2016
14 out of 75 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Feel-Good Investment!

$50 USD
Do you love what we are doing and want to invest in our vision without receiving any type of incentive? Please know, we will profusely thank you and hug you for your investment!
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
2 out of 100 of claimed

Circle Skirt

$95 USD
The TRIBE circle skirt is fun, flirty and feminine. The best part of this skirt is that it has POCKETS!!! The luck of the draw-- you will receive the circle skirt in either Candyland or Sorbet (see Photo Gallery). Fabric & Care: 100% Cotton Machine Wash in Cold Water Tumble Dry Low Remove Promptly Light Iron if needed NO BLEACH Product Details: Sits on the waist. Hits above the knee. On Seam Pockets Invisible Zipper Hook & Eye Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (See Sizing Chart)
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
8 out of 15 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Honeycomb Pencil Skirt (XS)

$95 USD
*Limited Edition Print* The TRIBE pencil skirt hits below the knee and you won't ever be missed while wearing the Honeycomb Pencil Skirt. This print is incredible -- and there are only a few available!! Fabric & Care: Cotton/Linen Blend Machine Wash in Cold Water Tumble Dry Low Remove Promptly Light Iron if needed NO BLEACH Product Details: Sits high on the waist. Hits below the knee. Back Kick Pleat Invisible Zipper Hook & Eye
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
1 out of 2 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Regal Medallian Pencil Skirt

$95 USD
The TRIBE pencil skirt hits below the knee & you won't ever be missed while wearing the Regal Medallion Pencil Skirt. Fabric & Care: 100% Cotton Machine Wash in Cold Water Tumble Dry Low Remove Promptly Light Iron if needed NO BLEACH Product Details: Sits high on the waist. Hits below the knee. Back Kick Pleat Invisible Zipper Hook & Eye Available Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL After the campaign ends, TRIBE will contact you for your size
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
3 out of 20 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Royal Square Shift (XS)

$105 USD
*Limited Edition Print* The shift dress is the easiest dress to wear. Just slip on and hit the beach or a night on the town. Best part is it has Pockets!!! Fabric & Care: 100% Cotton Machine Wash in Cold Water Tumble Dry Low Remove Promptly Light Iron if needed NO BLEACH Product Details: A relaxed fit, V neck shift dress with back V. On seam pockets
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
0 out of 2 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Royal Square Shift (Small)

$105 USD
*Limited Edition Print* The shift dress is the easiest dress to wear. Just slip on and hit the beach or a night on the town. Best part is it has Pockets!!! Fabric & Care: 100% Cotton Machine Wash in Cold Water Tumble Dry Low Remove Promptly Light Iron if needed NO BLEACH Product Details: A relaxed fit, V neck shift dress with back V. On seam pockets
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
0 out of 2 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Royal Square Shift (Medium)

$105 USD
*Limited Edition Print* The Royal Square shift dress is the easiest dress to wear. Just slip on and hit the beach or a night on the town. Best part is it has Pockets!!! Fabric & Care: 100% Cotton Machine Wash in Cold Water Tumble Dry Low Remove Promptly Light Iron if needed NO BLEACH Product Details: A relaxed fit, V neck shift dress with back V. On seam pockets
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
1 out of 2 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Royal Jade Shift Dress

$105 USD
*Limited Edition Print* The shift dress is the easiest dress to wear. Just slip on and hit the beach or a night on the town. Best part is it has Pockets!!! Fabric & Care: 100% Cotton Machine Wash in Cold Water Tumble Dry Low Remove Promptly Light Iron if needed NO BLEACH Product Details: A relaxed fit, V neck shift dress with back V. On seam pockets
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
2 out of 10 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Lipstick & Pearls Dress

$150 USD
The Lipstick & Pearls Cap Sleeve Dress is our most modest offering. This dress is our longest at 39 5/8" from High Point Shoulder to hem. Fabric & Care: Poly/ Cotton Blend Machine Wash in Cold Water Tumble Dry Low Remove Promptly NO BLEACH Product Details: Scoop neck cap sleeve dress with Fit and Flare silhouette. Hits at the knee. Invisible Zipper Hook & Eye Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL (See Sizing Chart) TRIBE will contact you for your size when the campaign ends.
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
5 out of 30 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Feel-Good Investment!

$150 USD
Do you love what we are doing so much, that you want to invest in our vision without receiving any incentive? We will let you! You will receive our eternal gratitude and many many thank yous :)
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
2 out of 100 of claimed

Mini-Collection

$1,000 USD
If you invest at the $1,000 level, you will get your choice of any 3 TRIBE dresses/skirts, a maya makeup bag, a Tribe tshirt, a personal thank you video from the women we work with, a Skype call from Cambodia with Sarah & Rebecca, AND you will be listed as a sponsor on Tribe's website!
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
1 out of 2 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

The TRIBE 2017 Collection

$2,500 USD
Not only will you receive all 5 dresses in the collection, but you will also get the privilege of naming the "cap sleeve dress" -- you can name it after anyone or thing you want. It's your choice! In addition to receiving all 5 dresses, you will also receive a Maya makeup bag, 2 Tribe t-shirts (one for you and one to share with a friend!), a personal thank you from the women we work with, a Skype call with Sarah & Rebecca in Cambodia, and you will be listed as a sponsor on the website.
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
0 out of 2 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

Customized 2017 Collection

$5,000 USD
This is a priceless opportunity! You can be one of only 2 people in the world to have a fully-customized collection -- i.e. all 5 dresses/skirts in the fabric of your choice (!), and a personalized fitting! You will also receive 2 Maya Makeup bags (one for you & one for a friend!) , 2 Tribe shirts, a personal thank you, a Skype call with Sarah/Rebecca in Cambodia, and listed as a sponsor on the website. Lastly, you can join TRIBE on a visit to our Denver-based production partners.
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
0 out of 2 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Honeycomb Pencil Skirt (Small)

$95 USD
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
2 out of 2 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Honeycomb Pencil Skirt(Medium)

$95 USD
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
sold out

Honeycomb Pencil Skirt (Large)

$95 USD
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships to United States of America
sold out

Honeycomb Pencil Skirt (XL)

$95 USD
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Honeycomb Pencil Skirt (Small)

$95 USD
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Royal Square Shift (Large)

$105 USD
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Royal Square Shift (XL)

$105 USD
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
1 out of 1 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
sold out

Two Dresses + Maya Bag + Shirt

$500 USD
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
2 out of 2 of claimed
Ships to United States of America

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